Strasbourg

Food & Gourmet Tours

Be introduced to typical Alsatian food as well as Alsatian wine and beer with this foodie walking tour of Strasbourg. See the most central parts of the city and stop for food and a drink at 4 of your host's favorite eateries.  Start with Flammekueche, a pizza-like dish with a thin crust that is slathered in cream and topped with onions and bacon. Follow this with the gastronomical symbol of the region that is comprised of smoked ham hocks, sausages, and potatoes, choucroute garnie. Try some Alsatian wine and beer, to understand why the region is famous for it’s numerous breweries and vineyards. Eat some Alsatian ginger bread, Pain d’épices”. Learn more about the food culture and the dishes you eat from your local guide.

Stroll the cosmopolitan streets of Strasbourg on the market days of Wednesday and Friday to experience the city's everyday vibe, and visit many of the historical landmarks as you taste the produce of the Alsace. Set off from the monumental Strasbourg Cathedral and make your way through the pedestrian districts of the historical city center. Arrive at a central food market to sample local cheese, traditional bread, cold meat, Alsatian brioche “kouglopf”, and delicious French wine. See major landmarks such as the striking stained glass windows of the Maison Kammerzell hotel and the bronze statue on Place Gutenberg of the man who introduced printing to Europe with his printing press. Explore the historic Petite France quarter at the western end of the Grande Île and much more.

Walkthrough one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, which has been held every year since 1570. Visit the ‘Christkindelsmärik’ which thousands of visitors flock to each winter to shop hand-made decorations, admire grand fairy-light installations, and bask in the fairytale atmosphere. Be taken to some of the best spots for traditional Alsatian food and stop for a mulled wine-tasting along the way. Your local guide will point out the most respected craftsmen in the area and share insider tips on how to find the best stalls for gift shopping as you stroll. Explore behind the scenes of some of the artisan’s workshops. Meet a local baker who will show you how to make traditional Christmas pastries and enjoy multiple traditional food tastings.

Enjoy an immersive experience in the Alsace region in Strasbourg. Learn about the culture, history, and gastronomy of Alsace and Strasbourg from a local guide during this full-day tour. Spend the first 2.5 hours of your tour discovering Strasbourg. Wander through the historic center and learn the history of the 19th-century German district. Finish the tour of the town with the modern buildings and European institutions of today. Break for lunch in an authentic Alsace bistrot and enjoy local wine and a plat du jour or tarte flambée (similar to pizza). Follow your guide on a ride through the countryside. Visit a small organic winery and wander along the vineyards while learning about the local grapes. Taste Crémant d’Alsace (the local version of Champagne) as well as some of Alsace's numerous wine varieties.